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Facebook getting its messaging apps to be friends
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Facebook said Friday, January 25, it is trying to get its messaging apps to be friends, allowing encrypted missives be exchanged no matter which of its services are used.The...
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The week in phones: Vivo Apex 2019, Xiaomi foldable, Huawei and LG 5G
MANILA, Philippines - The biggest players in the smartphone industry a month from now will gather at Barcelona, Spain to showcase their latest products and innovations at Mobile World Congress (MWC)...
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What Samsung’s first 15.6-inch OLED 4K laptop display brings to the table
MANILA, Philippines – Samsung unveiled the world’s first 15.6-inch OLED display with a 4K resolution for laptops last week.It marks a milestone for laptops as it’s the first time consumers are getting...
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Who wants a Razr revival?
MANILA, Philippines – Nostalgia has its place in the tech world. In recent years, Nokia’s revival of its beloved 3310 and 8110 have made it to the top of headlines, surpassing the hype of newer phones...
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Misinformation woes could multiply with 'deepfake' videos
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – If you see a video of a politician speaking words he never would utter, or a Hollywood star improbably appearing in a cheap adult movie, don't adjust your television set -- you...
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Are you good at spotting phishing scams? Take this Google test
MANILA, Philippines – Think you’re an expert at spotting email scams that try to phish for your data? A test made by Alphabet subsidiary Jigsaw, a technology incubator, can help gauge your ability.The...
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YouTube reducing recommendations of rules-skirting videos to improve experience
MANILA, Philippines – If you're tired of seeing crazy video recommendations on your YouTube home page, you aren't alone. With the rise of clickbait titles, fake news, and over the top commentary, it's...
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Russian documents go public in leak from transparency activists
MANILA, Philippines – Leaked data from Russia is now within the public eye following the release of a trove of information – approximately 175 gigabytes worth – on what some might call a WikiLeaks...
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China blasts 'slander' against Huawei – report
BRUSSELS, Belgium – China's envoy to the EU on Monday, January 28, said Huawei was the victim of slander as western governments try to hamper the Chinese telecommunications giant's effort to deploy its...
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Facebook has 'new tools' against EU election meddling
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Facebook unveiled Monday, January 28, new tools to counter online political meddling in the European elections, part of a campaign to answer growing pressure to rein in...
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U.S. charges Huawei in technology theft, sanctions violations
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (UPDATED) – The US Justice Department on Monday, January 28, unveiled sweeping charges against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei in two cases likely to ratchet up tensions...
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Huawei ban blamed as new Australian mobile network axed
SYDNEY, Australia – An Australian telecommunications company on Tuesday, January 29, cancelled plans to create the country's fourth mobile phone network, blaming a recent security-driven ban on China's...
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FaceTime bug lets callers eavesdrop as Apple promises fix this week
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – A new bug in FaceTime allows callers to listen in regardless of whether the person at the other end of the line picks up or not. First discovered by Twitter user Benji...
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8,851 subscribers affected as Globe sends personal data to wrong recipients
MANILA, Philippines – Globe confirmed on Tuesday, January 29, it had bungled the personal data of its subscribers, sending personal information to the wrong recipients.Globe, as part of the...
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Intel announces Israel expansion which gov't values at $10 billion
JERUSALEM – Intel said Tuesday, January 29, it is expanding its operations in Israel, where government ministers said the US computer chipmaker will invest some 10 billion dollars in a new plant."Intel...
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Facebook’s 'friendly fraud’: What to know about the latest controversy
MANILA, Philippines – Early into the year, Facebook faces its next big controversy: the unsealing of internal documents on its strategies to profit from videogames on Facebook.The documents were...
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EU urges internet firms to intensify fake news fight
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The EU on Tuesday, January 29, urged advertising trade associations and US internet giants to intensify the fight against disinformation campaigns from suspects such as Russia,...
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China condemns U.S. 'smear' in Huawei case as tensions boil
BEIJING, China – China on Tuesday, January 29, accused the United States of "political motivations" behind sweeping charges against Chinese telecom giant Huawei in a case that has ratcheted up tensions...
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Apple profit stable as service gains offset iPhone slump
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Apple said Tuesday, January 29, US time that profits held steady in the most recent quarter, with revenue growth in music, movies, apps and other services offsetting slumping...
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What to expect: Facebook Q4 2018 earnings
MANILA, Philippines – In Q3 2018, Facebook’s revenue and user growth in important markets across the globe slowed after a series of data privacy and misinformation scandals.Facebook now hopes its...
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